Pueblo — Caleb Cole's state tournament got off to just about the most unlucky way possible. His first tee shot of the day drifted just left of the 10th fairway, hit a nearby tree and ricocheted into the parking lot at Pueblo Country Club.

The golf gods quickly made up for it on the second hole, but they rarely graced his presence on Monday in the first round of the state tournament as he shot a 27-over 98. He'll head into today's round tied for 80th place.

On the second tee, Cole hit his driver left and onto a nearby road where it bounced a few times. After hitting two more provisional shots, Cole learned that his initial shot skipped off the road and back near the fairway.

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The luck didn't continue, and he even suffered an eight on a Par 3.

Cole is playing in his third state tournament of his high school career. He's the Huskies' only representative this year.

Also competing at a state tournament Monday was Cañon City's McKay Diedrich, who shot a 23-over 93 at Hiwan Golf Club in Evergreen and is tied for 73rd.

"It was a really rough day," Diedrich said. "It was the worst score I've had all season."

The Tigers junior said he struggled to make good contact with the ball all day, and repeatedly sent shots left or right of his target. He's confident today will be better, though.

"I don't have to put all that pressure on myself to shoot good," Diedrich said. "Any score will probably be better than (Monday's) so that's my goal. Hopefully my swing will be back from today."

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